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VolkerWessels UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Discounts & vouchers

Training & development

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerHighways currently seeks an Electrician to support street lighting projects in Bridgewater, Somerset. You will assist with electrical installations, repairs, planned maintenance and new builds on site.

Responsibilities include installing signs and columns, 24-hour standby, fault diagnosis, testing and ensuring maintenance of vehicles and equipment for safe operation. Applies to candidates with relevant NEC/HSE compliance background.

Qualifications

• 3 years street lighting installations experience
• Demonstrate good awareness of site rules
• Safe Isolation / G39
• SWQR Qualification
• NRSWA
• MEWP Operator
• ECS H&S Test
• First Aid (Appointed Person)
• 18th Edition Electrical
• Prefer Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ
• Driving Licence up to 3.5 tonnes

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the installation of signs / columns, bollards and associated equipment
• 24-hour Emergency Response / Out of Hours Standby
• Assisting with the installation of any new build works
• Carry out works as instructed by the Site Supervisor in a safe manner
• Electrical inspection and testing including periodic testing
• Fault diagnosis and repair
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, with vehicle defect sheet completed correctly

Skills

Street lighting installations

Safety awareness

Safe Isolation / G39

SWQR Qualification

NRSWA

MEWP Operator

ECS H&S

First Aid

18th Edition Electrical

Driving Licence

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrician to work on our Street Lighting project in Bridgewater, Somerset. You will be responsible for providing support for electrical installations, repairs, planned maintenance and new installations.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with the installation of signs / columns, bollards and associated equipment
• 24-hour Emergency Response / Out of Hours Standby
• Assisting with the installation of any new build works
• Carry out works as instructed by the Site Supervisor in a safe manner, within the scope if relevant duties
• Electrical inspection and testing including periodic testing
• Fault diagnosis and repair
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, with vehicle defect sheet completed correctly

About you

• Ideally 3 years Street Lighting installations experience
• Must demonstrate good awareness of site and company rules
• Safe Isolation / G39
• SWQR Qualification
• NRSWA
• MEWP Operator
• ECS H&S Test
• First Aid (Appointed Person)
• 18th Edition Electrical
• Preferable registration to Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ
• Driving Licence up to 3.5 tonne

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.